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1 year 7 months ago - 1 year 7 months ago #57974 by Rupert S
Hi everyone,
My first post on here.

Question,
When checking the 5v reference and ground on a Hall effect sensor,
Taking a test light from battery + to sensor ground the light is fairly bright . But when taking the test light from battery– to the 5v reference the bulb isn’t as bright.
Is there a reason for this?

Many thanks
Rupert S

Edit: I’ve just realised I’m putting 5v through the test light when checking the ref and 12v when checking the ground!
Last edit: 1 year 7 months ago by Rupert S.
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1 year 7 months ago #57975 by juergen.scholl
When measuring between B+ and sensor ground the voltage/difference in potential is full system voltage (12V) with the engine off.

The voltage/ difference in potential between sensor reference voltage and B- is only 5V. The lower voltage available makes the testlight shine dimmer in this case.

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1 year 7 months ago #57985 by Rupert S
Thanks, I realised my stupidity about 5 min after posting the question and couldn’t see a way of deleting it.

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1 year 7 months ago #57986 by juergen.scholl

Thanks, I realised my stupidity about 5 min after posting the question and couldn’t see a way of deleting it.

Don't worry, we all do have our moments of glory :lol:

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